The award nomination — submitted by Danielle Green-Welch, the Emancipation Unit supervisor with the county agency — called Tri-C’s involvement invaluable.

“As our partners, they have worked tirelessly to help youth overcome barriers to returning and remaining in school,” Green-Welch wrote. “This has made a tremendous impact on the educational success of our youth.”

Tri-C’s JaNice Marshall, associate vice president of access and community engagement, accepted the award for the College. The county agency’s awards ceremony took place Tuesday, March 13.